America's Plastic Makers

In 2024, we met several of America's Change Makers who are reshaping how we make, use and remake plastics. Here’s to another year of sharing their stories. plasticmakers.org/CMYE24X

.@LEGO is increasing renewable + recycled materials in its bricks using mass balance accounting — a system that tracks sustainable feedstocks when recycled and raw materials are mixed. It’s one way manufacturers are increasing their use of more sustainable plastics. plasticsnews.com/suppliers/mate…

Recycling progress. Expanding recycling is a win for U.S. jobs, our economy, and the environment. @EPA's step to help provide clarity on advanced recycling technologies helps us get there. bit.ly/4lGFsv6

Americans want clear recycling claims. Brands want consistent rules to use more recycled plastics. The bipartisan Recycled Materials Attribution Act would do both by creating national standards + supporting recycling innovation. More from @eisenberg_ross ⬇️ plasticmakers.org/news/lets-give…

Aging water infrastructure is a challenge for many cities. In New Orleans, experts are evaluating industrial plastic pipes that can be inserted into existing mains and heat-fused to reduce leak points and strengthen systems. Read more: fox8live.com/2026/03/10/is-…

Plastics are transforming our cars and trucks, from improved fuel efficiency to advanced vehicle safety tech. Learn more about these innovations: plasticmakers.org/innovations/pr…

Women are helping shape the future of plastics and sustainability. Meet Pam from @exxonmobil, working on lightweight polymers that help improve vehicle efficiency—and mentoring the next generation of innovators. plasticmakers.org/change-maker/m…

#Plastics are helping power the next generation of healthcare innovation. Researchers at @uakron are developing bioprintable heart valves made from shape-memory polymers that can expand inside the body and eventually be replaced by living tissue.🫀 plasticstoday.com/medical/shape-…

Good intentions aren’t enough—policy must deliver environmental gains, affordability, and real-world feasibility for businesses. Learn why the triple bottom line matters in packaging policy: plasticmakers.org/news/affordabi…

Plastics are powering safer, lighter, and more efficient vehicles—due to components like airbags and EV battery packs. 🚗 Discover how automotive innovation is driving improved performance and sustainability. plasticmakers.org/innovations/pr…

🚗🔬 Listen to Sustainably Speaking with @HMGnewsroom Amanda Nummy — a scientist breaking new ground in vehicle recyclability and sustainable design. Her work shows how women in #STEM are shaping automotive innovation. plasticmakers.org/podcast/design…

Plastic packaging in healthcare is essential for sterilization + patient safety. To keep these materials from going to waste, companies are piloting new ways to collect + recycle packaging for sterile use, advancing circularity w/out compromising safety. med-techinsights.com/2026/02/20/clo…

Could recycled #plastic help build 1B homes the world will need by 2050? @MIT researchers are 3D-printing floor trusses from recycled plastics & they’re strong. A 13-lb truss can support 4,000+ lbs. Innovation in plastics can tackle housing and waste. insidehook.com/design/could-r…

Ahead of the #SOTU, we’re spotlighting a wish list from our president @eisenberg_ross: policies guided by science that support innovation, advanced recycling, and U.S. manufacturing resilience. plasticmakers.org/news/state-of-…

173,000 new jobs. $12.8 billion in new payroll. That's what we could create by scaling up recycling in the US. @eisenberg_ross explains why modernizing our infrastructure is one of the smartest moves we can make for the American economy. Learn more: plasticmakers.org/podcast/recycl…

What do Google engineers, Silicon Valley VCs, and manufacturers have in common? They were all guests on Sustainably Speaking, where we bring together the brightest minds shaping the future of American innovation. Listen now: plasticmakers.org/podcast/recycl…

Manufacturing has one of the highest "job multipliers" on the planet. For every person hired at a new recycling facility, an entire ecosystem of employment springs up around them. @eisenberg_ross explains how the circular economy is fueling the next generation of American manufacturing on the latest episode of Sustainably Speaking: plasticmakers.org/podcast/recycl…

As the State of the Union approaches, @eisenberg_ross lays out a clear priority: policies guided by science + driven by innovation. From advanced plastics recycling to resilient supply chains, American ingenuity can help power jobs, manufacturing, and sustainability. plasticmakers.org/news/state-of-…

Getting ready for Sunday’s big game means snacks, drinks, and cheering for your favorite team 🏈 Hosting a watch party? A little planning can make recycling easy before, during, and after the game. Check out these plastic recycling tips 👉 plasticmakers.org/plastic-recycl…

Innovation in plastics is changing the face of everyday products. MYKITA is replacing traditional demo lenses with a version made with 50% certified recycled content that’s clear and durable. recyclingtoday.com/news/mykita-eq… @EastmanChemCo

Plastics play a vital role in #Virginia’s economy, supporting jobs, enabling innovation + strengthening supply chains across industries from food to automotive to shipbuilding. Learn how plastics manufacturing + recycling drive growth in the Commonwealth. plasticmakers.org/education/virg…